Scott Hoying has discovered his biggest admirer in his husband Mark Manio, who has inspired Hoying for almost ten years since they first met at a gathering in 2017.
The Pentatonix vocalist was enchanted when he encountered Manio at a friendās birthday celebration in Los Angeles. Following their initial encounter, they quickly became a couple, and after five years of relationship bliss, they got engaged in April 2022.
āI am so thankful that I decided to pop by that birthday party five years ago. Itās truly incredible how meeting someone can change your lifeās course in an instant,ā Hoying expressed in a September 2022 Instagram post dedicated to his then-fiancĆ©. āYou have added so much to my life, far beyond what words can express, and I wish my 15-year-old self, who was still in the closet, could know about youāhe would have felt so relieved. I love you immensely!š¤
Throughout their time together, Hoying has relied on Manio for encouragement, and they have also collaborated creatively.
Manio collaborated on Pentatonixās original Christmas single, āThank You,ā composed in 2020, co-authored several childrenās books alongside his husband, and when Hoying joined the cast of Dancing With the Stars for its 34th season in the fall of 2025, Manio became a regular presence in the dance studio.
Scroll down to trace the love story of Hoying and Manio from the beginning:
June 2017
Hoying and Manio made their initial connection at a friendās birthday celebration in Los Angeles during the summer of 2017, officially becoming a couple that same month.
March 2018
The couple traveled to Shibuya, Tokyo, marking one of their first international trips together.
December 2018
The pair concluded the year by vacationing in Anguilla.
February 2019
Manio accompanied Hoying to the 2019 Grammy Awards, where his husband celebrated three wins and six nominations between 2015 and 2025.
June 2020
āI canāt believe three years have passed, Marky!š„ŗ Every moment has been filled with loveā Hoying shared on Instagram. āNever did I think a person could be so perpetually kind, genuine, good-looking, supportive, and affectionate. My love for you is indescribable.ā
During the same month, the duo welcomed their first pet, a dog named Bubba.
November 2021
āProud of my baby for his debut at Carnegie Hall!ā Manio celebrated on Instagram for Hoyingās significant achievement, adding: āCouldnāt be more proud of you, my love. Congratulations to @jessicavosk for your special night!š¤.
April 2022
Hoying popped the question during a tropical getaway in the Bahamas.
November 2022
āMy world revolves around you. Nothing brings me greater joy than my family,ā declared Manio through Instagram while cuddling with Hoying and Bubba.
February 2023
Manio stood by Hoyingās side as Pentatonix was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
April 2023
After the unfortunate passing of their first dog, Bubba, three months later the couple brought home a new puppy. āMeet Mozart! Mozie for short. Mo for very short,ā they shared through Instagram, introducing their adorable addition. āWoofgang Amadeus Mozart for long! We fell in love with him at first sight.ā
June 2023
āCelebrating six years together and happy parallel day! Iām so proud of all youāve achieved this past year, both personally and artistically,ā Manio expressed in a heartfelt social media post. āSoon weāll no longer just say āfiancĆ©āāI canāt wait for everyone to witness your incredible music this summer! You have my heart forever!ā
July 2023
The couple tied the knot in Santa Barbara, California, before heading off on a āhubbymoonā at a tropical beach destination.
October 2023
Hoying and Manio unveiled their first childrenās book, How Lucky Am I in fall 2023, which they collaboratively penned, inspired by an incident where Manio saved a little fly that ended up in their freezer.
January 2024
The couple welcomed the newest member of their family, another puppy named Miles, whose name signifies all the memories, moments, and adventures they aim to share together in the future.
April 2024
āHappy birthday to the most stunning man in the universe! You give everyone the feeling that itās THEIR special day! You are incredibly unique, and I am amazed every day that i get to call you my husband!ā Hoying expressed on Instagram
